DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

This study tested a program called Leaders in Action (LIA) to see if training community leaders could reduce intimate partner violence (IPV) in Peru. Over 8,700 adults from 250 villages took part in either household training sessions or group workshops, or both. The goal was to c…

This study tested a web-based program called 'Me & You-Tech' designed to prevent dating violence among 6th graders. Researchers worked with 123 students, their parents, and schools to see if the program could reduce harmful behaviors like physical and emotional abuse. The goal wa…

This study tested a toolkit designed to help African American women at risk for HIV get PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. The toolkit was used in two clinics in Mississippi and also addressed intimate partner violence, which can make it harder for women to focus on HIV preven…

This study tested a brief, self-guided online program designed to increase hope in women currently experiencing intimate partner violence. Researchers wanted to see if the program was safe, easy to use, and could improve feelings of hope, self-worth, and emotional well-being. 97 …

This study tested a personalized treatment plan for mothers and their young children (ages 4-6) who experienced domestic violence and were living in a shelter. The plan combined trauma therapy (EMDR) for both parent and child with attachment-based parenting support, in an order t…

This study looked at two different ways to teach medical residents about recognizing and responding to child maltreatment. 84 residents from Canadian universities took part. The goal was to see if these training methods were acceptable and could be used in a larger future study.

This study looked at 67 women who experienced domestic violence to see if a special center (Maison des Femmes) that offers medical, social, and legal help in one place leads to less post-traumatic stress than a regular shelter. Researchers measured PTSD symptoms at the first visi…

This study tested whether a short video encouraging safety actions could help pregnant women experiencing domestic violence. Over 2,200 women in Nepal watched either a safety video or a standard pregnancy video. Researchers then checked if women told someone about the violence or…

This study tested whether a new training program helps healthcare and social service providers better recognize and respond to intimate partner violence and child maltreatment in veteran families. Forty providers took part, either in a facilitator-led workshop or self-guided onli…

This study looked at 15 women aged 20-50 who experienced domestic physical violence and visited a social service center in the last two years. Researchers wanted to see if their ability to do daily activities and take part in social roles was connected to how satisfied they felt …